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Far North Queensland is a coastal region in the north-east of the Australian state of Queensland.

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• Ayr
• Cardwell
• Cairns - visitor gateway and backpacker mecca to the north of Townsville
• Cooktown - the oldest place settled by Europeans in Australia, though not continuously
• Karumba
• Kuranda - a short distance from cairns famed for its market and alternative lifestyles.
• Mapoon
• Palm Cove
• Port Douglas - an hour north of Cairns are the beachfront resorts missing in Cairns.
• Proserpine
• Townsville - largest city and unofficial capital of North Queensland with about 160,000 people (including Thuringowa)
• Daintree Village - Small village which is the gateway to the Daintree National Park - World's oldest living rainforest

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• Daintree National Park
• Great Barrier Reef
• Hinchinbrook Island
• Magnetic Island
• Paluma - southern Rainforest town close to Townsville.
• Undara Volcanic National Park - unique formation in the world
• Torres Strait Islands

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Travelling around the North Queensland region is best accomplished by car. From Townsville heading North there are many picnic areas, swimming facilities, and national parks only accessible by car. An example of such places include Crystal Creek, Paluma, Mission Beach, as well as the northern beaches of Cairns. The Atherton Tablelands also becomes available for you to explore at your own rate.

Hire cars are readily available in both Townsville and Cairns, and one way hires should be possible.

Roads are generally of good condition, with the Bruce Highway providing the primary link to North Queensland with access to the coastal towns. Some dirt roads do exist near particular attractions so checking your hire car insurance policy would be worth while.

Fuel is generally easy to come by along the highways. If driving between Townsville and Cairns and the many attractions in between, fuel is available at towns such as Ingham and Tully. Cash, credit card and bank cards are generally all accepted, and many of the fuel stations are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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• Gulf Country

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• Australian Muster Experience, KIngston Rd, Whyanbeel Valley, ☎ +61 7 4098 1149, [1]. An authentic outback cattle station that puts on BBQ lunch shows illustrating daily life on a remote cattle station. Includes real stockmen and women, mobs of cattle, stock horses, cattle dogs and live music! A beautiful venue with views across to Port Douglas, fringed by the Daintree rainforest. Located 35 minutes north of Port Douglas Starts at $63. (16,145) edit

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[edit] Stay safe

Saltwater Crocodiles are very common in certain portions of northern Queensland; the species general range extends from Rockhampton to the Torres Strait, along with the rest of northern Australia. Population sizes vary depending on the area, but it is wise to avoid swimming in any rivers or lagoons unless they are known to be safe (signposted for swimming). Read warning signs carefully.

In summer months (Oct-May) don't swim in the ocean or estuaries without a stinger suit. They especially inhabit in shallow water near beaches.

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